FOR PROPERTY OWNERS
Beautify individual spaces, prevent flooding, and support clean water.
Who doesn’t want a beautiful garden, a peaceful water feature, and landscapes that support native habitats where kids can play?
With Follow The Drop, residents get instant access to options and ideas to make the best of the stormwater that falls on their property.
They can save on their water bill, build water security, and enjoy nature and water features with financial incentives from their local agency and utilities. And when the storm comes, they can help prevent flooding and pollution on their property and in their watersheds.
Check with your local city or water agency to see if Follow the Drop is available for your community
How to manage a green infrastructure project with Follow The Drop App:
drainage devices where rainwater could be captured. Draw the drainage area in the app.
from one of the seven rainwater capture landscape options that are optimally sized for your project.
your project to local agencies. The agency will notify you in the app when there is an update to the status of your project.
incentives if offered by your utility or municipality.
your project and enjoy your new green infrastructure.
money saved and metrics with water agencies, be part of a collective impact to build climate resiliency and prepare for the next storm.
Common green infrastructure options for every property
Rain barrels: Probably the easiest option to install and use, these 35-65 gallon containers are usually elevated on a stand and connected to a downspout to collect rainwater. Multiple barrels can be connected together for more storage or combined in one larger tank. You can use the stored water for your non-edible plants or outdoor cleaning, reduce your water consumption and manage stormwater runoff at the same time
Rain gardens temporarily retain stormwater and create native habitats that feed butterflies, moths, bees, and birds. Rain gardens can terraced if on a slope to retain and slow the flow of stormwater.
Permeable pavement: Permeable pavements are specialized surfaces that allow rainwater to pass through, reducing stormwater runoff and minimizing flooding by promoting natural water infiltration into the ground.
Every drop counts.
Be part of the solution.
